Rockhopper Children's Services

Help young people feel safe, supported and cared for through the night.

At Dovedale House Children's Home, every night is an opportunity to make a positive difference to the lives of children and young people.

We're looking for compassionate, resilient and dedicated Bank Waking Night Children's Care Workers to join our team. This flexible role offers the opportunity to work around existing commitments whilst helping to ensure children feel safe, secure and supported throughout the night.

Working with children and young people aged 9-17 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including Autism (ASC), ADHD and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, you'll play a vital role in maintaining a safe and nurturing environment overnight.

You'll be more than a night worker. You'll be a trusted adult, providing reassurance, support and stability when children need it most.

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing overnight supervision and support within a safe and nurturing home environment
• Supporting children and young people with evening, nighttime and morning routines
• Building positive and trusting relationships with children and young people
• Promoting children's emotional wellbeing and responding appropriately to their needs during the night
• Carrying out health, safety and security checks throughout the home
• Completing accurate records and handovers
• Helping maintain a clean, welcoming and organised environment
• Working as part of a team to provide consistent, child-centred care
• Supporting children to develop confidence, independence and life skills

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with children and young people with complex needs and/or mental health needs
• A caring, empathetic and child-centred approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Resilience, patience and a positive attitude
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• A genuine desire to make a positive difference in the lives of young people
• Flexibility to work waking night shifts, including weekends

Why Join Rockhopper Children's Services?

At Rockhopper Children's Services, we recognise the dedication, commitment and professionalism required to support children and young people effectively.
When you join us, you will become part of a supportive team committed to helping children achieve the best possible outcomes whilst also supporting your own professional development and wellbeing.

We Offer

• Flexible bank working opportunities
• A supportive and friendly staff team
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• The opportunity to gain a fully funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
• Access to health and wellbeing programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service
• Discounts on retail, travel and leisure through our benefits platform

About Dovedale House

Dovedale House Children's Home is designed, decorated and equipped to meet the needs of the children and young people who live there. Children are encouraged to personalise their bedrooms and living spaces, helping to create an environment where they feel comfortable, safe and at home.
Dovedale House is part of Rockhopper Children's Services, a specialist provider of care for children and young people with a range of SEND, including Autism (ASC), ADHD and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

Safeguarding

Rockhopper Children's Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all colleagues to share this commitment.
All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and other relevant safeguarding checks. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce and believe that diversity of experience, background and perspective benefits both our colleagues and the children and young people we support.